Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Oct 2025

Champions League Betting Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club

German Bundesliga team Borussia Dortmund host Spanish La Liga club Athletic Club in this Champions League match at Signal Iduna Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 1 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

BVB Look Set to Land the Spoils

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Dortmund considering they are -132 to record a victory over Athletic Club. We’ll take this Full-Time Result bet with confidence based on the available stats.

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BVB Looking to Build on Previous Win

Borussia Dortmund triumphed in their last game which was away from home in the Bundesliga. Mainz 05 were beaten 2-0 at MEWA Arena. Niko Kovac's side enjoyed 51% possession and had three shots on target, while Daniel Svensson and Karim Adeyemi each scored one goal.

Athletic Club were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Estadio de la Ceramica. Villarreal claimed a 1-0 La Liga victory. The Basque Country team had the lion’s share of the ball recording 58% possession and four shots on goal.

In their last Champions League matches, Dortmund were held to a 4-4 draw away to Juventus, while Athletic hosted Arsenal and suffered a 2-0 defeat.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
15	Dortmund	1	0	1	0	4	4	0	4:4	1
30	Athletic Club	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0:2	0

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9 wins and 1 draw, averaging 2.8 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts. Dortmund have had 59.2% possession, 568.4 passes and 4.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.

Serhou Guirassy leads the way with 10 goals, Karim Adeyemi has 5, with Felix Nmecha and Julian Brandt scoring 3. Leading assistor is Julian Brandt with 6, while goalie Gregor Kobel has recorded 6 clean sheets.

Athletic have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, averaging 11.7 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Basque Country outfit average 50.8% possession, 423.6 passes, 5.8 corners in their favour and 4.2 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts.

Mikel Jauregizar has scored 1 goals which makes him top scorer alongside five other players. Nico Williams and Unai Gomez have clocked up 1 assists, with Unai Simon keeping 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Gregor Kobel (GK), Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha, Daniel Svensson, Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi, Maximilian Beier.

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón (GK), Andoni Gorosabel, Aitor Paredes, Daniel Vivian, Yuri Berchiche, Unai Gómez, Mikel Jauregizar, Iñaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Robert Navarro, Maroan Sannadi.

Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Dortmund look like a spot of value at -132 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this Champions League game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Champions League stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club Champions League & league stats:

• BVB have won 7 consecutive games at home.
• BVB have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• BVB have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Athletic have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Athletic have lost their last 2 games on the road.

BVB to Win Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Dortmund 2 - 0 Athletic

Let’s take a chance on the +650 available that Dortmund secure a 2-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Karim Adeyemi Over 0.5 Shots On Target -159

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) has racked up at least one shot on goal in four straight games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you are able to secure odds of -159 for this outcome.

Latest Karim Adeyemi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-100

Shots

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

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Felix Nmecha to Score +525

Felix Nmecha (Dortmund) has racked up three goals in his past five matches on home soil. We’ll take a chance at +525 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Felix Nmecha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -122

Each of the past three Athletic away games have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with the previous two Dortmund matches having the same outcome. We’re going to select the Overs for Total Corners, with this line standing out and you can secure odds of -122.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Dortmund

Total

9.00 4.20 4.80

Home

9.60 6.60 3.00

Away

9.60 4.50 5.10

Athletic

Total

9.70 5.50 4.20

Home

8.50 5.30 3.20

Away

10.50 4.60 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

-104

Dortmund Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Athletic Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-192

X

+700

2

+210

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Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest BVB Victory

For this Champions League clash, Borussia Dortmund are the -132 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 57% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +340 about Athletic Club.

Backing Dortmund -0.75 at -102 on the Asian Handicap line means they need to win by two goals or more against Athletic for a full payout. A one-goal success would see you get paid out on the -0.5 part and money back on the -1.0 part.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

-132

X

+285

2

+340

Half-Time Result

1

+135

X

+135

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-400

X2

-100

Draw No Bet

1

-313

2

+215

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-102

2 Hcp +0.75

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-103

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-100

Sehrou Guirassy Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in favourite Sehrou Guirassy to find the net first are able to get +255. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is -111.

Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)

First

-111

Anytime

+255

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund)

First

+260

Anytime

+575

Nico Williams (Athletic)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Jobe Bellingham (Dortmund)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Iñaki Williams (Athletic)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Julian Brandt (Dortmund)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Felix Nmecha (Dortmund)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Ramy Bensebaïni (Dortmund)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Pascal Gross (Dortmund)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Robert Navarro (Athletic)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Unai Gomez (Athletic)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Mikel Vesga (Athletic)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-100

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-108

Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-118

Nico Williams (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-128

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-179

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-189

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-200

Iñaki Williams (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-204

Jobe Bellingham (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-233

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Julian Brandt (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-278

Felix Nmecha (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-385

Pascal Gross (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-455

Ramy Bensebaïni (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Robert Navarro (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-714

Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Nico Williams (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Jobe Bellingham (Dortmund)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Iñaki Williams (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Julian Brandt (Dortmund)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Ramy Bensebaïni (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Borussia Dortmund Stats

Athletic Club Stats

Full-Time Result

• 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 59.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 61.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club Lineups & Team News

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